I watch this and think of all the things never accomplished in my life with nothing but excises.

I watch this and think of all the things we in this world have not accomplished with nothing but excuses.

I watch this and look at the world with nothing but hope that we will accomplish…

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We’ve all seen the plastic bottles and other plastic waste along our roadsides, in our parks, at the beaches, etc. Many say plastic is the bane of our existence. Many organization are calling for the banning of such items. As these efforts move forward (or don’t as the case maybe), we still need to contend with the here and now.

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Over the past few years many changes in our financial industries, most of them bad, have caused a great deal of harm to us ordinary individuals. Many of these changes have brought about calls for more government regulation of these institutions.

While some new regulations or the overhaul of some existing rules may be needed I am not a fan of big government. Mostly because government doesn’t get it right when they get involved. Yes, the government had their hands in what has happened over the past few years as well. They do the bidding of lobbyists, whether it’s health care or financial reform and most of the rules and regulations are written for them by these same lobbyists.  Most of our representatives don’t even read what they sign.

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I don’t often comment on politics, because I believe a persons politics are their own business. I do sometimes eschew that people exercise their right to vote.

There is a special election coming up on Tuesday, January 19, in Massachusetts. I urge those of you living there to vote, to exercise your right to self determination. To often we feel there is nothing one person can to do change things for the better, myself included.

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Haiti Earthquake

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Every one is well aware of the earthquake in Haiti and the problems the nation of the world are trying to address to get the needed relief in to the country. The aid operation is massive.

Having lived in Northern California since 1957, I have been through quite a few temblors and know how devastating they can be. While an earthquake takes a toll on infrastructure, the biggest toll is on the people and their psychological well being. You have a feeling of ‘absolutely no control’ over your well being during an earthquake. They aren’t predictable like a hurricane or tornado where you can seek safety or shelter.

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Tuesday is an important day in a number of states.

When I look at recent election fraud in foriegn nations, it makes me appreciate the fact that we have an election process in this country which allows us to make choices. Despite the faults in our system we are The one nation many others look to and would like to become more like.

We are a nation that  can correct those faults through our actions, including voting.

Yes, like it or not we – individuals, nations, religions, corporations, etc. – all make missteps. The trick is to realize, acknowledge them and correct them so we don’t make them again. We are a ‘Work In Progress‘!

There are times when I see things not going the way I feel they should in our great county and yes, become ‘less than enthusiastic’.

Whether I am enthusiastic or not one thing I always do and that is I Always Vote! In my local, state and national elections.

In New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California you have a chance to make a difference. It matters not to me what your political leanings are, I simply urge you to get out and vote – Make A Difference!

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